SS8CG3 - Gov. Part 3 - GA Executive Branch 2026

Which of the following are included in the executive branch? (choose 2)

• the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Agencies

• the Courts

• the General Assembly

• the Secretary of State and Attorney General

How old do you have to be to become governor or lieutenant governor ?

• 30

• 25

• 21

• 18

How long is the term for Georgia's governor and lieutenant governor?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

The branch of government responsible for enforcing the law is the __________ branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

If the governor vetoes a bill, the bill is finished and will never become a law.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is true about the length of time the governor of Georgia can serve?

• he or she can serve two consecutive four year terms

• he or she can serve four consecutive four year terms

• he or she can serve two year terms

• he or she can only serve one four year term

Which of the following is NOT a job of the governor?

• enforcing laws
• head of the state Senate
• appointing people to state offices
• signing bills into law

Who appoints the leaders of the executive departments in GA?

• Lt. Governor

• Governor

• Speaker of House

• President Pro Tempore

Which department oversees how schools are funded, certifies teachers, and distributes funds to school districts?

• Dept. of Education

• Dept. of Insurance

• Dept. of Agriculture

• Dept. of Labor

Which elected officer in the executive branch is the state's chief legal officer?

• Secretary of State

• Commissioner of Agriculture

• Attorney General

• Insurance Commissioner